ESS Lesson #3: Get good at selling VPPs

We recently recommended getting good at selling batteries. SunWiz research shows you should also get good at selling the benefits of VPPs.

SunWiz ran over 2000 hourly simulations of financial benefits from a range of PV and storage sizes for varying consumption profiles in each state. This chart shows the 1st-year ROI (inverse of payback period) for a range of battery sizes in each state. The blue lines show unsubsidized ROI are always worse for PV+storage systems than they are for PV-only systems, and larger batteries produce poorer ROIs in most states.

The inclusion of a government storage subsidy can improve the ROI to some degree. The benefits of a VPP (here we model Simply Energy’s VPP) can also independently improve the ROI. In SA the combination of subsidy and VPP payment mean the 1st-year ROI is commonly 17.5% (5.7 year payback).

Victoria’s government subsidy increases when you participate in a VPP, meaning the combination of both can dramatically improve the financial outcome. In this case we show the combined PV-storage system ROI can commonly be as high as 13.5% (7.4 year payback).

To help you selling VPPs, the full report includes information on VPP customer demographics and purchasing motivations. We also include a detailed list of all available VPPs.

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Interval Meter Data Tool Disclaimer

The Interval Meter Data Tool is designed to convert standard form meter data for the OpenSolar platform.

Users are responsible for meeting the requirements of the data that needs to be uploaded to the tool, which extends to but is not limited to

The completeness and accuracy of the data
Ensuring that there are no missing records
Uploading the data in one of the compatible intervals (15m, 30m or 1h).

Data uploaded to the Interval Meter Data Tool should not contain multiple datasets. In the case an excel file is uploaded, only the first sheet will be considered.

The accuracy of the output is dependent on the user’s dataset, therefore SunWiz does not guarantee the accuracy of the output.

The user must acknowledge that the output of the tool is beyond the control of SunWiz, and they must ensure that the data is accurate on their own behalf.

In the event that the program runs into an issue, the user will be issued with warnings or solutions to address or resolve the issue.

If the user requires additional support, they can avail it as a separate service from SunWiz

Warranties on performance

The Interval Meter Data tool from SunWiz attempts to convert most frequently occurring types of standard meter data file types in specific formats for the purpose of being used on the OpenSolar platform. Unless mentioned otherwise, SunWiz does not extend any guarantee of any kind, either expressed or implied, on the limited success of the Interval Meter Data Tool and the extent of it’s automation. Depending on the user’s upload, the program may require additional inputs, the training for which is not included in the purchase of this service and can be purchased separately.

Input requirements

The Interval Meter Data Tool accepts data in the 15-minute, 30-minute and 60-minute(hourly) intervals. In case the file is uploaded in an excel format (*.xls, *.xlsx, *.xlsm), only the first sheet of the file will be considered. Our tool is required to accept raw meter data, usually highlighted as ‘E’ data in its standard format; and therefore SunWiz does not guarantee that all data formats will be accepted.

For complete automation, the file must adhere to an acceptable standard format. In the case of an issue, the user will be provided with instructions by the tool on how it can be resolved. Warnings will be issued if the data is incompatible, incomplete with missing records and if multiple datasets are uploaded at once.

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We recently recommended getting good at selling batteries. SunWiz research shows you should also get good at selling the benefits of VPPs.

Interval Meter Data Tool Disclaimer

Warranties on performance

Quality of inputs

Input requirements

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